The coelacanth, a fish believed extinct for 65 million years, was discovered alive off South Africa in 1938.

A meerkat stands upright to scan for predators.

Fact #547 · Animals

Some birds use tools to extract insects from wood.

Fact #416 · Animals

Some lizards can run briefly on water.

Fact #568 · Animals

Certain birds use thermal air currents to glide efficiently.

Fact #499 · Animals

Certain frogs are poisonous to predators.

Fact #418 · Animals

Some desert plants can store water for long periods.

Fact #176 · Animals

Some beetles produce defensive chemicals to deter predators.

Fact #481 · Animals

Some plants grow toward light sources.

Fact #138 · Animals